History of Awls

The first use of the awl was actually to pierce the ears of slaves so that they could be marked according to who they belonged to. They were also used in many native tribes throughout the world and in fact still are used today for these same purposes.

In these places and back in the old days people would usually make their own awls, we on the other hand go to the store to buy ours. It is possible to buy awls in kits but it is far easier to find them sold separately.